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Possible Causes What ToDoProblem
Staineddishwasher
parts
• Seine detergeuts contnin colorant (pigment or dyes) that
will discolor the tub interior with extended use. Check
tile detergent cup fin" signs of any discoloration. If cup is
discolored, change to detergent without any colorant.
Cascade, _ Cascade Complete ® and Electrasol ® Dishwashing
Detergents have been al)l)roved fi)r use in all GE dishwashers.
Some tomato-based • Use of tile RINSEONLYcvcle after adding tile dish to tile load
foods cma stain can decrease the level of staining.
• GE also recommends Cascade ® Plastic Booster TM to hel I)
remove these t,ipes of st;flus.
Dishes and flatware Low hllet water temperature • Make sure inlet water temperatm'e is correct (see Using the
not clean dishwasher secdon).
Water pressure is • TIIFU ou a i_iltl('et. ]s water coil/lug Oil[ uloi'e slowly [hau
temporarily low usual? If so, wait tmtil l)ressure is nomml betore usiug
veto" dishwasher.
Air gap is clogged • Clean tile air gap.
Improper rack loading • Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent
dispenser or tile wash am_s.
Spotsandfilming
onglassesand
flatware
Detergent with colormat
was used
Extremely haJcd water
Low hllet water temperature
Overloading the dishwasher
Improper loading
Old or dmnp powder detergent
Rinse agent dispenser empty
Too little detergent
=' Use Jet-Dry®or CascadeRinseAid®fiuse ageut to remove
spots aud l)Feveut uew filul buildul).
• To remove stubborn spots and pre-existing film fl'om
glassware:
I Relnove all metal utensils fl'om tile dish_;_shex;
2 Do not add detergent.
3 Select the CDDKVVAREcvcle.
4 Start tile dishwasher and allow to rtm t0r 18 to 22 minutes.
Dishwasher will now be in the main wash.
5 Open tile door and l)Om" 2 cups (500 ml) _ff white vinegar
into tile bottom of tile dishwasher:
6 Close the door and allow to complete the cycle. If vinegar
rinse doesn't work: ReI)eat as above, except use 1/4 cup
(60 ml) of citric acid crvstnls instead of vinegar:
Cloudiness on Combination of soft water • This is called etching and is pemmnent. To prevent this
glassware mad too much detergent fl'om hal)pening, use less (lete_Nent if you have soft water:
_'_sl/glassware in the shortest cycle that will get them clean.
Water temperature entering • I,ower tile water heater temperatm'e.
the dishwasher exceeds 150°F
Blackorgraymarks Mumhmm utensils have • Remove marks with a mild, abrasive cleanex:
on dishes rubbed against dishes
Yellow orbrown film Tea or coffee stains • Remove tile stain by hand, using a solution ot 1/2 cup bleach
on inside surfaces and 3 cups wam_ water:
CAUTION:8e ore leaninginterio ,waitatleast2Ominutes
aftera cyclefortheheatingelementtocooldown.Failuretodosocan
result Ib burns.
An overall yellow or brown
f'thn cma be caused by iron
deposits ha water
• A spedal filter in tile water supply line is tile only way to
correct this l)roblem. Contact w)ur (;E Dealer or other
water sofleuer company fiw water treatuleut oi)tious. ]
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